THE AUGUST MARKETPLACE - DAIRY, DELI, BAKERY August 2026
BAKERY SALES BAKERY
Dollar sales were $4.5 B in August 2026
Bakery department sales totaled $4.5 billion in August, with dollar sales declining 2.5% and units falling 4.3%. Both center store and perimeter bakery experienced declines, although perimeter bakery continued to outperform center store in unit trends. Center store bakery sales declined 2.5% and units fell 5.4%; perimeter bakery sales declined 2.1% with units down 1.8%. Despite softer overall demand, perimeter bakery continues to benefit from consumer interest in fresh bakery products and premium offerings.